CREDIT REPAIR ESSENTIALS
People who know they have "bad" credit and are a big "credit risk" are usually aware that something has to change with the way they manage their money and debts.
You will need the "do it yourself" directions to assist you with this time consuming and sometimes discouraging project. However, you will be proud of the finished project.
First you need to find out what your actual "credit score" is because it is this 3 digit number that you will want to raise. A score over 700 is considered "good", but under 700 may be problematic. This knowledge is fundamental to the process.
You can gather this information by securing your credit reports. Don't be afraid to look at them. They will provide essential information. Arrange to get these reports from the Credit Bureaus. There are 3 credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You are entitled to a free report from each once a year. There is a charge for the credit score. See www.annualcreditreport.com for details.
A business does not always report to the same credit bureau. Therefore, you want to see all 3 reports for comparison. It is possible that they may differ.
After the comparison, examine each report for errors. Determine the nature of the error or errors and DISPUTE THE ERRORS. This will take some time but you are the one who has to fix it.
Document all errors, and the reasons why you know they are errors and send this in writing (with a copy of the credit report) to any or all, if needed, credit bureaus. Definitely retain COPIES OF EVERYTHING for your records.
Please approach this part of the process carefully as you would any DIY project. Deal with problems along the way, stay calm and this part of the project will get finished.
You will need the "do it yourself" directions to assist you with this time consuming and sometimes discouraging project. However, you will be proud of the finished project.
First you need to find out what your actual "credit score" is because it is this 3 digit number that you will want to raise. A score over 700 is considered "good", but under 700 may be problematic. This knowledge is fundamental to the process.
You can gather this information by securing your credit reports. Don't be afraid to look at them. They will provide essential information. Arrange to get these reports from the Credit Bureaus. There are 3 credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You are entitled to a free report from each once a year. There is a charge for the credit score. See www.annualcreditreport.com for details.
A business does not always report to the same credit bureau. Therefore, you want to see all 3 reports for comparison. It is possible that they may differ.
After the comparison, examine each report for errors. Determine the nature of the error or errors and DISPUTE THE ERRORS. This will take some time but you are the one who has to fix it.
Document all errors, and the reasons why you know they are errors and send this in writing (with a copy of the credit report) to any or all, if needed, credit bureaus. Definitely retain COPIES OF EVERYTHING for your records.
Please approach this part of the process carefully as you would any DIY project. Deal with problems along the way, stay calm and this part of the project will get finished.
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With never before seen challenges in the credit markets it's more important than ever to have excellent credit. For more information check out Rob Kosbergs' Detailed FREE Guide on Maintaining and Repairing your Credit Score by going to Bad Credit Repair for your FREE information.
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